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Sep- 2023 -8 September
Ann Summers plans expansion amid strong FY results
Ann Summers has seen its turnover rise by 7.4% to £100.1m in the year ended 25 June 2022, with plans…
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8 September
N Brown partners with Sainsbury’s on Simply Be launch
N Brown Group has announced a partnership with Sainsbury’s for a Simply Be launch in the UK supermarket chain. A…
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7 September
Sainsbury’s to launch branded fashion hubs in 50 stores
Sainsbury’s has announced it is set to launch new fashion destination spaces across nine of its stores that will host…
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7 September
BP launches loyalty pricing on retail store products
BP has strengthened its BPme Rewards loyalty scheme with the launch of loyalty pricing, which gives customers exclusive discounts on…
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7 September
Waitrose staff warned of job losses amid shift overhauls
Waitrose staff have reportedly been warned that their jobs could be at risk as the retailer looks to change work…
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7 September
Aldi opens 1000th store and targets 500 more
Aldi is opening its 1,000th UK store in Woking, Surrey, today (7 September) and has committed to a new long-term…
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7 September
Currys LFL UK sales down 2% in Q2
Currys has revealed that its like-for-like in the UK and Ireland were down 2% for the 17 weeks ended 26…
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7 September
DFS secures £250m in credit facilities
DFS has completed a new £200m revolving credit facility and £50m issue of US private placement notes, replacing the retailer’s…
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7 September
Holland and Barrett relaunches its entire food range
Holland and Barrett has relaunched its entire food range with the first 500 products launching throughout September marking the start…
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6 September
Homeware brand Søstrene Grene to open in Liverpool
Danish homeware retailer Søstrene Grene has announced plans to open its first Liverpool store on Bold Street, with the official…
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